SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKRSEANS
BKCHKRSEANS belongs to Bank of China Seoul Branch in Ansan, South Korea.
Code details
| SWIFT/BIC code | BKCHKRSEANS |
|---|---|
| 8-character code | BKCHKRSE |
| Branch code | ANS |
| Bank | Bank of China Seoul Branch |
| Branch | Ansan Branch |
| City | Ansan |
| Country | South Korea |
How the Bank of China Seoul Branch SWIFT/BIC works
A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:
- BKCH Bank code
- 4 letters that identify the bank.
- KR Country code
- 2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
- SE Location code
- 2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
- ANS Branch code
- 3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.
Check before you send
- Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
- Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
- Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.
Frequently asked questions
What bank is behind BIC BKCHKRSEANS?
BKCHKRSEANS identifies Ansan Branch, a branch or department of Bank of China Seoul Branch in Ansan, South Korea. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.
Can I use BKCHKRSE instead of BKCHKRSEANS?
BKCHKRSE is the head office of Bank of China Seoul Branch, while BKCHKRSEANS points to Ansan Branch. For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention BKCHKRSEANS.
Does Bank of China Seoul Branch have other SWIFT/BIC codes?
Yes – we list 6 SWIFT/BIC codes for Bank of China Seoul Branch in South Korea, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Bank of China Seoul Branch.
How long does a transfer to Bank of China Seoul Branch take?
A SWIFT payment typically takes 1–5 business days, depending on correspondent banks and time zones. Specialist transfer services are often faster than a bank.
What do I need for a transfer to an account at Bank of China Seoul Branch?
You need the SWIFT/BIC code BKCHKRSEANS, the IBAN or local account number of the recipient, their full name and address. South Korea is not part of SEPA, so the BIC is required.
What does each part of BKCHKRSEANS stand for?
BKCH is the bank code of Bank of China Seoul Branch, KR stands for South Korea, SE is the code for the city or region and ANS is the code of the department Ansan Branch.
Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.